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Dan Rather

If I didn't have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle.

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Dan Rather means that while he may not have been in the most prominent or central position to witness historic events, he was still close enough to observe them clearly and be part of the experience. His position on the aisle suggests he had a unique perspective, allowing him to see important moments from a slightly different angle than those in the very front.

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